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Mirek is a local news journalist and documentary filmmaker who has produced and edited a range of social videos, news packages and short documentaries. He is also an NCTJ Ambassador, representing the training provider at industry events and careers fairs.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Paddington Bear

12 February 2025
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Paddington Bear

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Paddington Bear

12 February 2025

Valentine’s Day is back this Friday (February 14).


New face at charity therapy centre

12 February 2025
New face at charity therapy centre

New face at charity therapy centre

12 February 2025

A new manager has started at the West Berkshire Therapy Centre in Thatcham.


Consultation to decide future of NHS held in West Berkshire

11 February 2025
Consultation to decide future of NHS held in West Berkshire

Consultation to decide future of NHS held in West Berkshire

11 February 2025

The MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire met with constituents to discuss the future of the NHS last week.


West Berkshire collects hundreds of tubs for cancer charity

11 February 2025
West Berkshire collects hundreds of tubs for cancer charity

West Berkshire collects hundreds of tubs for cancer charity

11 February 2025

West Berkshire residents have donated hundreds of plastic tubs to Greene King to recycle into money in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.


Tools stolen from shed near Thatcham

10 February 2025
Tools stolen from shed near Thatcham

Tools stolen from shed near Thatcham

10 February 2025

Tools have been from a shed near Thatcham.


Change of use proposal for children’s home approved

10 February 2025
Change of use proposal for children’s home approved

Change of use proposal for children’s home approved

10 February 2025

West Berkshire Council has approved the change of use of a house to a children’s care home in Thatcham.


Van damaged in Newbury

10 February 2025
Van damaged in Newbury

Van damaged in Newbury

10 February 2025

A van has been vandalised in Newbury.

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Pensioner’s family ‘shocked’ by adult social care changes

10 February 2025
Pensioner’s family ‘shocked’ by adult social care changes

Pensioner’s family ‘shocked’ by adult social care changes

10 February 2025

Residents have reacted to West Berkshire Council’s decision to outsource three of its adult social care centres to an external provider.


Rangers reopens in Thatcham!

09 February 2025
Rangers reopens in Thatcham!

Rangers reopens in Thatcham!

09 February 2025

A new Rangers section has opened for girls aged 14 to 18 in Thatcham.


‘Good’ Ofsted rating for charity homes for young autistic people

08 February 2025
‘Good’ Ofsted rating for charity homes for young autistic people

‘Good’ Ofsted rating for charity homes for young autistic people

08 February 2025

A charity’s homes for young autistic people have again been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted care inspectors.


National Highways responds to safety concerns at busy junction

07 February 2025
National Highways responds to safety concerns at busy junction

National Highways responds to safety concerns at busy junction

07 February 2025

National Highways has reassured drivers after safety concerns about maintenance works at a busy junction.


Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

06 February 2025
Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

Applications for £200k in crime prevention funding now open

06 February 2025

Community groups can now apply for a share of £200,000 in crime prevention funding.


Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

06 February 2025
Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

Towns and parishes react to Local Plan

06 February 2025

Town and parish councils have lodged their responses to the proposed main modifications to the district Local Plan for review.


End to confusion for drivers at busy junction roadworks?

05 February 2025
End to confusion for drivers at busy junction roadworks?

End to confusion for drivers at busy junction roadworks?

05 February 2025

Signage has been now changed after confusing drivers at a busy junction.


Special needs school gets ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted

05 February 2025
Special needs school gets ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted

Special needs school gets ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted

05 February 2025

A special educational needs school has received an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report after opening just over a year ago.


Breakfast workshops teach children healthy living across district

04 February 2025
Breakfast workshops teach children healthy living across district

Breakfast workshops teach children healthy living across district

04 February 2025

Buttercup the wooden cow has been back helping West Berkshire schools to spread the word about healthy breakfasts.


Schools collaborate for ‘inspiring’ art workshop

04 February 2025
Schools collaborate for ‘inspiring’ art workshop

Schools collaborate for ‘inspiring’ art workshop

04 February 2025

Two schools have celebrated collaborating in a cross-phase art workshop.


The Newbury is on the market

04 February 2025
The Newbury is on the market

The Newbury is on the market

04 February 2025

An award-winning town centre gastropub has been put on the market.


Four houses refused in village

04 February 2025
Four houses refused in village

Four houses refused in village

04 February 2025

West Berkshire has rejected a proposal for four new houses in Cold Ash.


Stunning natural display spotted over village

04 February 2025
Stunning natural display spotted over village

Stunning natural display spotted over village

04 February 2025

Hundreds of starlings were spotted flying over Hampstead Norreys on Sunday evening.


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